SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Governor Gavin Newsom of California has assured residents that there is no immediate danger to the state, even as the FBI has issued a cautionary note about the potential for Iranian drone strikes on the West Coast in response to wartime actions.
Addressing concerns, Newsom emphasized that the issue of drones remains a significant focus. “We’ve consistently kept drone-related threats at the forefront of our security planning,” he noted.
On Wednesday, the governor remarked, “We are aware of the intelligence… Our approach is to be prepared for any worst-case scenarios that may arise.”
Recently, the FBI alerted local law enforcement agencies to the possibility of Iran targeting the state.
The alert, as reported by ABC News, suggested that Iran might plan an unexpected assault using drones launched from an unknown vessel near the U.S. coast, potentially targeting unspecified locations within California, particularly if the U.S. were to engage Iran militarily.
According to the FBI, “There is no further information available regarding the timing, method, target, or those behind this alleged attack.”
President Donald Trump was asked about it Wednesday at Joint Base Andrews.
“It’s being investigated, but you have a lot of things happening. All we can do is take ’em as they come,” Trump said.
Police in Los Angeles and San Francisco said they were monitoring world events for any risks to their cities. Both said they’re working closely with state and federal authorities.
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